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Old 10-15-2007, 10:01 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates, 400M/Cleveland
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Smile Valve clearance risk?

Hey, all.

I'm in the process of finishing up a a Cleveland 400M in a Midstates project that was started by a previous owner. Here's a list of the engine's innards:

- 4V closed chambered heads with stainless 2.19 int and 1.71 exh valves with 3 angle valve job and Crane double springs and retainers
- 030 over on block with Speedpro forged pistons with moly rings
- Crank.010/.010 with peened rods with ARP bolts
- Ford Motorsports cam 536 lift, 290 duration with Rhodes lifters

My question: With the specs above, how important is it to check clearance between valves and top of pistons with modeling clay?

Several engine builders have told me that with my specs I shouldn't have to t worry about crunching the valves and/or pistons from excessive valve travel. I just put the intake manifold on last weekend but I'd rather pull the whole engine apart again and check clearances if ya'll think it'd be wise.

Thanks for the help in advance.
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